point at something—show smth. by holding out one’s finger, etc.:
- All the boys went down to the beach and pointed at the great ship anchored there.
point to something—
1. indicate the position or direction of smth.:
- The needle of a compass points to the north.
2. = point at something:
- Pembeh touched him on the shoulder and pointed to a prayer rug spread at the threshold of the room.
3. be a sign of smth.; testify to smth.:
- Everything pointed to the probability of a French protectorate being proclaimed over Burma.
4. direct attention to smth.:
- Critics point to the continuing instability of the company.